Regional Counsel APAC

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Senior Legal CounselAt ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the worldThis role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.As Regional Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic leadership and expert legal guidance to ensure the company oper ates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards within your region. Acting as a trusted ad- visor to senior stakeholders, you will safeguard the company's interests, mitigate legal risks, and foster a culture of integ rity while leading your regional legal team and enabling positive business outc omes. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessments, with clear recommendations and approvals, including in connection with public tenders, government interactions, and regulatory compliance (especially antitrust law). • Understanding key drivers of the business and industry and immersing yourselves in the most important busi ness and legal issues facing the company. • Leading legal matters with high exposure for a specific business and the group, including interactions with au thorities and big ticket/sensitive litigations. • Identifying risks, external threats, and opportunities to the company, proactively, and proposing appropriate strategies • Act as a recognized specialist in complex legal matters, supporting one or more operating departments within the region. • Lead legal matters with significant exposure, including sensitive litigation, regulatory inquiries, and high - value disputes. • Represent the company in interactions with authorities, regulators, and other external stakeholders. • Understand the business and industry context, immersing yourself in the most critical legal and commercial is sues facing the company. • Identify risks, external threats, and opportunities proactively, and recommend strategies to safeguard and ad vance the company's interests. • Protect the company's reputation by ensuring operations meet ethical and compliance standards across the region. • Manage and develop the regional legal team, ensuring high performance and effective collaboration. Qualifications & Experience • APAC q ualified lawyer with 12 - 15 years of professional experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably gained in multinational corporate environments or top - tier law firms. • Strong expertise in antitrust, regulatory, and public law, as well as litigation management and government inter actions. • Previous experience in Robotics sector is preferred but not required. • Demonstrated ability to lead complex legal matters with significant business exposure. • Proven track record of advising senior business stakeholders and regulators in an international context. • Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams. • Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions - oriented, with a focus on enabling business growth while man aging legal risk. • Fluency in English; additional regional languages are an asset. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.